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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,167.34, 37,492.73 and 15,231.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,167.34, 37,492.73 and 15,231.45 is: 21,020.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,167.34 : 37,492.73 = 15,231.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,167.34/37,492.73 = 15,231.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,167.34x = 37,492.73 × 15,231.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,167.34x = 571,068,680.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,068,680.44/27,167.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,020.41

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